School Counselor - Vacancy ID: 169667

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) school system is a 23-parish collaborative educational ministry that operates nine preschool through eighth grade schools (one of which also offers a high school) serving the greater Green Bay area. Formed in 2008, this school system serves more than 2,000 students. GRACE’s neighborhood schools are geographically distributed in the area with strong connections to the area parishes and the broader community. Position Summary: The School Counselor works within the Catholic mission of GRACE to promote the academic, personal/social, and spiritual growth of all students through a counseling program that is preventative in nature and developmentally designed. The School Counselor provides services to students through classroom instruction, individual meetings, and in group settings. Job Description-- Essential Functions: - Development, delivery, and management of a comprehensive school counseling program - Understands, examines, and develops preventative school counseling programs based off of academic standards - Listening skills - Empathetic - Understanding of child development and psychology - Accountability through yearly program audit, and monitoring of student academic performance and progress and assist with appropriate interventions - Assisting students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, personal/social skills, goals, and plans in alignment with the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church - Collaborating with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with academic, personal, and social/emotional skills and strategies. - Help orient new students to the school - Assist middle school students with developing career goals/plans - Crisis counseling - Conflict resolution - Community resource referrals - Academic counseling for at-risk students - Providing individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs. Professional Development: - Participates in diocesan educational, religious, and administrative in-services and other applicable conferences - Participates in academic courses, workshops, and professional organizations - Stays current in educational and administrative best practices - Participates in renewing Virtus principles monthly through online bulletins, and other applicable trainings Qualifications and Education Requirements: - Wisconsin Certification #966/#54 - Hold or be eligible for a Master’s Degree in Guidance or Counseling - Masters Degree in Guidance or Counseling - Has had or will obtain training in Theology of the Body - Preferred candidate will have previous experience in school counseling - Demonstrate a strong ability to work effectively and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders - Possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to collaborate with parents, staff, and community agencies while working in a faith-focused environment Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will use the hands feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 20 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. GRACE does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, age, marital status or other legally protected status required by state or federal law. GRACE reserves the right, however, to give preference in employment to Catholics consistent with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. The GRACE school system is proud to hire staff members who share our passion for individualized learning and faith-based education. Whether as faculty or in a support role, our staff members focus on improving the learning opportunities of each student.